It’s been nearly a decade since author EL James first introduced readers to the story of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele in Fifty Shades of Grey . And now, fans of the two characters’ love story are eagerly awaiting a new entry in the addictive series
Released on June 1, Freed: Fifty Shades Freed as Told by Christian is the sixth book in the series and is told from Christian’s perspective.
Speaking about his latest book with Good Morning America , James said Freed: Fifty Shades Freed as Told by Christian was conceived and developed during the Covid-19 pandemic and it helps fill in a six-week gap in the Fifty Shades timeline .
Her new book revisits the world of Fifty Shades of Grey with a deeper look at the love story of Christian and Ana. Along with that, the persistent obsession with the past and childhood nightmares cause Christian to face many challenges as he and Ana prepare for their
And marriage brings its own challenges. While their passion for each other burns brighter and deeper than ever, Ana’s unyielding spirit continues to stir Christian’s darkest fears and test his sense of control. Plus, a misjudgment threatens to tear them apart as old rivalries and grudges catch up with them both.
Since its publication, the Fifty Shades of Grey series has become one of the best-selling paperback series of all time and inspired a film series of the same name, starring Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan, which has grossed $1.3 billion .
Speaking to Good Morning America about the success her books have brought, James said: “I remember readers coming to my book signings and saying, ‘I haven’t read a book in 37 years’…Now they are voracious readers.”
